Discussion: Matrix Machinima Contest
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Posted on: 2008-07-01 09:41 in Multi-Media Fan Creations
lets go.
Looks like the Matrix gets 21/29 mpg.
Hope they're throwing in some gas cards...
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@Mr.Catastrophe
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Looks like the Matrix gets 21/29 mpg.
Hope they're throwing in some gas cards...
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Was just about to answer your question lol
Here is a legal question:
We have been provided the audio zone tracks for CoX outside of the game, yet they are still "copyrighted" material. Some of the tracks are CoV, some belong CoH. Are we free to use the those audio tracks in our submissions (assuming that all other outside music sources that we do not own are forbidden)?
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"I am not sure if my portrayal of being insane is accurate, but damn its fun all the same."
Whats a Machinima? 
WOOT!
Fire up the converters!
It's video-making time!
Daddy wants a new car!
...and I thought summer was going to be boring this year...HA!
Good luck to all! This will be an incredible contest!
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Whats a Machinima?
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Machinima
EDIT: Better still, just take a look at the stuff in this thread. That's Machinima.
CoH Codex : Demo Models/FX/MOVs : Demo Info
Arc 111022: "Doctor Geist and the Scientific Method"
Woot! I want the grand prize!
Grand Prize: A 2009 Model Year Toyota Matrix S model filled with a year subscription to "City of Heroes" and City of Villains," an XBox 360, a Playstation 3, a Nintendo DS gaming console, and tons of super hero video games!
Mmmmmm, what to film now
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"Nothing grabs your attention like a pink fluffy bunny with imps dancing around it" -Kranny
Hmmmm.... maybe I can trade in my older Matrix for a new one? 
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Hmmmm, so... the only guideline on the video is to show a character's dark side? No other theme or guideline as long as they follow the rules?
So we can make anything we want? (ie music video, trailer, an origin story, a 3 minute short, an opening sequence, etc?)
Prizes (from the Rules):
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"The Matrix Machinima Contest" will award three (3) prizes ("Prizes") as follows:
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a) Grand Prize: A 2009 Model Year Toyota Matrix S model grade in Sundance Metallic, equipped with automatic transmission, standard 6 airbags, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, with a Manufacturers suggested retail price of $18,260 (the Prize Vehicle) with the fifth door filled with (i) a voucher for a year subscription to City of Heroes and City of Villains; (ii) one (1) XBox 360 gaming console; (iii) one (1) Playstation 3 gaming console; (iv) one (1) Nintendo DS gaming console; and (v) one (1) each of the following video games: Iron Man, The Darkness, Superman Returns, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Spider-Man 3, Spider-Man Friend or Foe, Hellboy: Science of Evil, Naruto: Rise of a Ninja, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, Marvel Trading Card Game, and X-Men. The approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $20,440.00
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b) First Prize: One Thousand Dollars ($1,000).
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c) Second Prize: Five Hundred Dollars ($500).
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The car's sweet, but look what's behind Door #5!
Hope this is not the "Big Announcement" they were saying was coming this week...LAME.Thought it would be for everybody not just 10.
Hmm... I see "The Two Faces of Apollon" coming to pass...
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Hope this is not the "Big Announcement" they were saying was coming this week...LAME.Thought it would be for everybody not just 10.
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I don't know why you would be surprised:
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No, this teaser is not relating to any game feature addition. The discussion about it is posted purposefully in the Multi-Media section because video makers and other multi media enthusiasts will probably be very interested in the announcement that is coming early next week.
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I mean, it was kind of right there, in English
Never mind then. I think I was reading the rules too strictly.
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I know preciously when that annoucement went up. The instant the fourms server started to melt....
I wish I was more creatively gifted. But I promise I'll watch and enjoy every video. I look forward to seeing what is our talented videographers can come up with.
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The rules appear to state that only in-game elements are allowed, but the opening sequences were pretty clearly cooked up in some 3d modeling program and matted into the CoH background. Either that or there are some emotes in the game that I've never heard of. (The hand duck and the duh-huh chin scratch.)
What's the scoop? Is it truly just in-game elements or is it just game scenery as a backdrop and whatever you want to do otherwise?
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Actually Slick, after watching the video, I can confirm that, besides the transitions (and the Chinese take-out), that's all based of of in-game elements, either generated live or through a demo.
Well what'd'ya know, the Matrix reference was for real.
Rules say in-game only so I would go by those. That's an inspiration video, not an example.
So, uhhh, who put that inspiration video together?
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So, uhhh, who put that inspiration video together?
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GameTrailers own resident superhero: Daniel Kayser Man
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Actually Slick, after watching the video, I can confirm that, besides the transitions (and the Chinese take-out), that's all based of of in-game elements, either generated live or through a demo.
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They need to turn that talking hand thing into a real emote then. Where does that appear in the game?
On another note, is it me or does it seem a little ironic to be sponsoring a contest about superheroes/supervillains, whose theme is "Bring out your dark side,", and have rules that say you cannot use
<ul type="square">[*] any nudity, profanity or violence;[*] any display of physical injury, death or property damage or conduct or activity that could cause physical injury or property damage or that is reasonably likely to do so;[*] any... content that displays, appears to display, encourages or implies that any activity or conduct that is otherwise unacceptable in reality, has been or could have been involved;[*] any use (or display of use) of equipment, facilities or property... that would reasonably be considered unsafe; [/list]
Kinda lets out doing anything other than standing around talking. My heroes do at least a dozen unsafe things before breakfast...
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Whats a Machinima?
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Machinima
EDIT: Better still, just take a look at the stuff in this thread. That's Machinima.
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so basically its just an in game movie?
crap, i use dfraps before... gotta leanr how to use the in game demo record features...
I don't think its possible to make a "dark side" video with these rules. Here's a few of some of the exclusions.
any display of physical injury, death or property damage or conduct or activity that could cause physical injury or property damage or that is reasonably likely to do so;
any animation, graphics, special effects, audio and/or visual images, content enhancing or illusory mechanisms or any other content that displays, appears to display, encourages or implies that any activity or conduct that is otherwise unacceptable in reality, has been or could have been involved;
any nudity, profanity or violence;
So in other words, no fighting or anything violent in a video about embracing your dark side
Edit:someone beat me to this post
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Actually Slick, after watching the video, I can confirm that, besides the transitions (and the Chinese take-out), that's all based of of in-game elements, either generated live or through a demo.
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They need to turn that talking hand thing into a real emote then. Where does that appear in the game?
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/e yadayada (aka "Yada yada yada" emote on the Emote > Others menu (AFAIR)).
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On another note, is it me or does it seem a little ironic to be sponsoring a contest about superheroes/supervillains, whose theme is "Bring out your dark side,", and have rules that say you cannot use
<ul type="square">[*] any nudity, profanity or violence;[*] any display of physical injury, death or property damage or conduct or activity that could cause physical injury or property damage or that is reasonably likely to do so;[*] any... content that displays, appears to display, encourages or implies that any activity or conduct that is otherwise unacceptable in reality, has been or could have been involved;[*] any use (or display of use) of equipment, facilities or property... that would reasonably be considered unsafe; [/list]
Kinda lets out doing anything other than standing around talking. My heroes do at least a dozen unsafe things before breakfast...
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I saw the same thing in the official rules, and this has me thinking too. I was thinking about using footage from a mayhem mission. But since all that involves taking down cops and blowing up cars, it seems that this might be against the contest rules... :/
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They need to turn that talking hand thing into a real emote then. Where does that appear in the game?
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/em yatayata
(Seriously. It is a real emote.)
EDIT: Doh. Beaten to it.
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<ul type="square">[*]any display of physical injury, death or property damage or conduct or activity that could cause physical injury or property damage or that is reasonably likely to do so;[*]any... content that displays, appears to display, encourages or implies that any activity or conduct that is otherwise unacceptable in reality, has been or could have been involved;[*]any use (or display of use) of equipment, facilities or property... that would reasonably be considered unsafe; [/list]
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And yow! Hadn't read that. That is a pretty tough restriction.
CoH Codex : Demo Models/FX/MOVs : Demo Info
Arc 111022: "Doctor Geist and the Scientific Method"
On behalf of Toyota and GameTrailers.com we are proud to present the Matrix Machinima Contest: Get In Touch With Your Dark Side!
Make a Machinima video with City of Heroes / City of Villains and have the chance to win the grandprize of a 2009 Model year Toyota Matrix S filled with good stuff! Act now! Submissions can only be uploaded to GameTrailers.com from July 1st through August 10th. Winners will be announced on Spike's GTTV on September 12th.
Click here for the contest details and rules!
So get your minions, sidekicks and henchmen ready, load up on hard drive space and make a Machinima masterpiece!!!
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